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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Maria say she'll come visit Aunt Betty?
(a) Immediately.
(b) Around six that evening.
(c) After breakfast.
(d) After lunch.

2. What time does Mr. Easterly say he will deliver the groceries?
(a) When the delivery boy gets out of school at three.
(b) When he closes at six.
(c) When he closes at five.
(d) When his wife returns at four.

3. Where does Papa take Lark to spank her?
(a) In the bedroom.
(b) The cemetery.
(c) In the depot office.
(d) In back of the depot.

4. How does Mama say they'll get money for a house?
(a) She says she'll sell shoes to earn money.
(b) She says Papa will win it at poker.
(c) She says she doesn't know but will think of something.
(d) She says it's just a dream that won't ever come true.

5. What kind of pie does Lark say she wants from the booth?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Raisin.
(c) Apple.
(d) Blueberry.

6. What is the baby's name?
(a) Marjorie Ann.
(b) Majorie Lark.
(c) Matilda Ann.
(d) Martha Lark.

7. How does Lark get to the depot as she's headed for her grandparents' home?
(a) Uncle Stan drives her.
(b) She walks.
(c) Mr. McPhee picks her up.
(d) Mama takes her.

8. What does Maria serve Lark with her break and butter?
(a) Strawberry jam and cheese.
(b) Strawberries and ham.
(c) Ham and cheese.
(d) Blueberry jelly and cheese.

9. Which of the following is not part of the dinner the family shares as the story opens?
(a) Cornbread.
(b) Chops.
(c) Peas.
(d) Potatoes.

10. What is Lark's favorite sandwich?
(a) Grilled cheese.
(b) Beef and tomato.
(c) Bacon, lettuce and tomato.
(d) Bologna and onion.

11. What does Uncle Stanly say after Lark kisses him on the cheek?
(a) He won't wash his cheek until they meet again.
(b) He forgives her for her role in Marjorie's death.
(c) He'll keep her picture close until they meet again.
(d) He hopes she can be a good girl.

12. Where does Lark sleep?
(a) A pallet on the floor.
(b) On a bench.
(c) A day bed.
(d) A crib.

13. Why does Lark get a spanking from Papa?
(a) For disobeying Mama.
(b) For biting her nails.
(c) For making a "D" in Communion Class.
(d) For kicking Mrs. Grubb's dog.

14. How much education has Mama had?
(a) She never attended school.
(b) She finished tenth grade.
(c) She graduated college.
(d) She graduated high school.

15. What does Lark take from her suitcase soon after leaving the station?
(a) A hank .
(b) A clean sweater.
(c) Her sin notebook.
(d) Her lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What section of the paper is across Papa's chest when he falls asleep on Sunday afternoon?

2. How much does Lark discover her father lost at the poker game?

3. What is Papa's job at the depot?

4. How much money does Uncle Stan say he lost gambling the night before?

5. What color are the German neighbor woman's eyes?

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